Library Programs by Age Group
Unfortunately, due to COVID restrictions, many of our programs are unavailable or capacity is limited.
Programs for Adults
The Library holds many events for adults throughout the year. If there is a program you would like the library to consider hosting, please click “Get Help” in the main menu.
Mah Jong Club
The WBR Library’s Mah Jong Club is a group that meets for casual games and conversation. No experience is necessary. Members will gladly share the rules of the game and welcome new players.
Due to COVID restrictions, we have postponed Mah Jong Club. We hope to have Mah Jong Club back soon.
Book Club
The Book Club meets the third Saturday of each month at 11:00 AM.
Writing Group
Due to COVID restrictions, the Writing Group is unable to meet in person.
Programs for Teens
The Library holds many events for teens throughout the year. If there is a program you would like the library to consider hosting, please click “Get Help” in the main menu.
Online Game Playing
Join others for fun online play from the safety of your own home.
Check our calendar for upcoming events for teens to play games online!
Grab and Go Crafts
Grab a bag of craft supplies from the library. Create your masterpiece and share pictures with us to post to our Facebook page!
Check our calendar for upcoming events for grab and go craft bags!
Programs for Children and Caregivers
The Library holds many events for children and caregivers throughout the year. If there is a program you would like the library to consider hosting, please click “Get Help” in the main menu.
Storytime
Join us for stories, rhymes, and songs for a wide range of ages and stages.
Storytime meets every Tuesday at 10:00 A.M.
Currently, due to COVID restrictions, we are sharing our story times via Facebook.
Please check our calendar for Storytime events.
Lego Club
The WBR Library’s Lego Club is a fun family-friendly program that offers design challenges and fosters creativity. Using the library’s collection of Lego blocks, participants can practice skills such as problem solving, prototyping, teamwork, and innovative thinking. For an additional challenge, we occasionally offer a Lego robotics component.
Due to COVID restrictions, we have postponed Lego Club. We hope to have Lego Club back soon.
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The West Baton Rouge Library now offers free access to the New York Times online and the NYTimes smartphone app. To get started, click the link above. Click to redeem your access code. You’ll be taken to a page to sign in or create an account. Once you are signed in, your 72 hours of free access will begin. You can renew this free access every day.
hoopla
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Click to join today and select West Baton Rouge Parish Library during signup.
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